The Stocktonians

Best Friends Forever

2008-11-28T08:44:00.000-08:00

Carolyn and I have been friends since Freshman year of High School. She brought her two girls down from San Ramon to visit us. We had a great time catching up, reading old letters from 20 years ago, and talking about things to come. Good Friends are the best.

Friends Kids Becoming Friends

2008-11-28T08:39:00.000-08:00

It was great to see Carolyn's girls playing with my bunch. Spencer, Lexi, Sierra, Katie, and Stella all played well together until Stella did'nt get her way. As you can see, her smile says it all.

Santa Already?

2008-11-18T07:42:00.000-08:00

Sunday we took the kids to the mall for lunch and some shopping, little did we know that it was Christmas already. I'm sorry, did I miss Thanksgiving? I'm hosting it and that's a real shame if I did. John and I just shook our heads when we saw Santa was already at the mall. Stella of course wanted to talk, sit, and take her picture with him ( she would'nt go near him last year). So, even though she was in her pink pants, with tinkerbell shirt and had her hair pulled back, we caved to buying the picture. Who knows, when it's actually Christmas time she may not want anything to do with him again. Check off Santa picture.

Singing Cowgirl

2008-11-16T16:58:00.000-08:00

For the past week Stella can be found at some point during the day sitting on one of the many horses strummin her purple guitar and singing her made up songs. It's nice when simple things make her happy.

Fave Photo Of The Past

2008-11-07T08:05:00.000-08:00

Thanks to Amy's creative side we had this box car for about 2 weeks before it came apart. Spencer and Stella loved watching tv in it. They are to cute together.

Trick or Treat!

2008-11-02T09:05:00.000-08:00

Here they are before the mad dash for candy. Stella lasted longer than I thought. She was so proud of how much candy she got. The kids were bouncing off the walls til late Friday night. Saturday morning I found out why. The bathroom trash can was full of candy wrappers!

Attack of the Chocolate Monster!

2008-11-02T08:48:00.000-08:00

Stella got ahold of a full size Hershey bar and ate it up. Apparently her hands were a bit warm and quite a bit melted onto her hands. She could care less and wanted another one.

Longtime Friends

2008-10-28T12:10:00.000-07:00

Kari, Christina and I have been friends since High School. Christina and Chris came for a short visit and we were all able to go to dinner. I wish we had more times like these but life keeps us so busy. I'll just treasure what ever I get.

Out Without Kids!

2008-10-28T12:05:00.000-07:00

Everyone needs a night out here and there without the kids. The smiles show it all.

Baby Booty!

2008-10-17T10:45:00.000-07:00

One of my fave photos of Stella. Nothing is better than baby butt pictures.

Pumpkin Patch Fun!

2008-10-15T08:38:00.000-07:00

A family we do business with started an annual pumpkin patch picnic and invited our family to join in the fun. They have a large pumpkin patch and corn field and the kids get to pick their own pumpkins, gourds, and decorative corn. Then we enjoyed a picnic lunch and hay ride. Good family time.

Pumpkins, Pumpkins, Pumpkins!

2008-10-15T08:36:00.000-07:00

Stella found several pumpkins but finally settled on this one.

Spencer's 8th!

2008-09-27T10:19:00.000-07:00

Spencer chose to go to the fair for his birthday instead of having a party. A few friends were able to join him. Mom took out a loan and we all had some fun. Mom wants her birthday in Hawaii. Anyone want to chip in?

Roller Coaster Crazy!

2008-09-27T10:12:00.000-07:00

You'd think it was Goliath at Magic Mountain the way they are acting on the dragon coaster. Loved capturing this on film.

Tilt A Hurl

2008-09-27T10:06:00.000-07:00

Glad the boys were having a good spin together cause John & I were'nt going to stomache it.

Are You Ready For Some Football?

2008-09-22T16:32:00.000-07:00

Spencers first game was great, perhaps because he did'nt get hurt. He is holding his own against some big kids. Mommy just needs to learn to relax a little more and not have such anxiety over him getting pounded.

A Cheerful Cheerleader

2008-09-22T16:28:00.000-07:00

Someone was not happy when playground time was up and we needed to cheer for Spencers team.

A Little Dirt Won't Hurt

2008-09-22T16:24:00.000-07:00

Stella and her friend Cydney found plenty of dirt to play with, roll in, and throw in hair. It took me 10 solid minutes of spraying her hair to get it all out.

LOST!

2008-09-18T08:19:00.000-07:00

I have lost my camera, and can't find it. Last used at Spencers football game. If I don't find it I will have to break down and buy a new one. How sad that will be to buy a nice new camera that has better features. You have to do what you have to do.

Cool Without A Pool

2008-09-07T09:50:00.000-07:00

Sometimes the most simple things can keep them happy. The kids played with their buckets of water for an hour. Mom got to get a little reading done. It was a win win situation.

Sibling Love

2008-09-07T09:45:00.000-07:00

Sierra is just trying to keep her brother cooled down on a hot day. She shows him just how much she cares.

Monterey Bay Aquarium

2008-08-05T07:38:00.000-07:00

We took the kids for a quick vacation to Monterey. The aquarium was great and the boat ride at Fishermens Wharf was a blast. Not only did we see sea lions but otters and dolphins swam right by our boat. It was short but sweet.

What is That!

2008-08-05T07:33:00.000-07:00

The aquarium just opened and we saw our first glimpse of the rare species

"scubadivercleanerarea."

Our Pearls

2008-08-05T07:30:00.000-07:00

There were lots of living things to see but plenty of interactive things to do as well, like being eaten by a clam.

Family Photo

2008-08-05T07:25:00.000-07:00

After taking 50 other photos I thought one family pose would be nice since it was a family trip.

Perfect 10

2008-07-15T08:18:00.000-07:00

Sierra had her 10th birthday party early since best friend Mikayla was leaving for Italy. She kept it small, she's not into big crowds lately. Sierra loves sharks so that was her theme. Mom bought a cake with balloons on it and transformed the top into an ocean with a shark jumping out. The kids got a kick out of it.

Shark Attack!

2008-07-15T08:16:00.000-07:00

The girls had a little fun with the wall picture.

The Line Up

2008-07-15T08:12:00.000-07:00

Mikayla, Spencer, Paxton, Sierra, and Madison.

Sisters on the Run!

2008-07-15T08:11:00.000-07:00

Stella loves it when Sierra includes her in the fun.

Ballet Anyone?

2008-07-15T08:07:00.000-07:00

Look at my form, dance class may be for me.

A Little Higher

2008-07-15T08:04:00.000-07:00

I want to be just like sis and jump up high.

Happy 4th of July!

2008-07-05T08:12:00.000-07:00

Little Mis Firecracker lasted all of 5 minutes and decided it was to loud so she spent the evening inside with movies a popsicles.

Fun With Friends

2008-07-05T08:10:00.000-07:00

Sierra and Kylie getting ready for the show.

Little Pyros

2008-07-05T08:08:00.000-07:00

Boys will be boys. Spencer and Paxton were non stop all night.

Not What They Use To Be

2008-07-05T08:05:00.000-07:00

We had tons of Sparklers, and since they are not what they use to be, we doubled up when we lit them.

Never Let Go

2008-07-05T08:00:00.000-07:00

Spencer spent the evening with a lighter in one hand and a firework in the other.

Never To Young To Start

2008-07-01T07:31:00.000-07:00

Stella and Bella talking on their phones while shopping for toys.

Bucket of Fun

2008-06-27T07:33:00.000-07:00

Sierra and Mikayla taking a shower.

Day at the Waterslides

2008-06-25T08:06:00.000-07:00

Best Buds enjoying the water.

Fun With Uncle Zac

2008-06-08T10:48:00.000-07:00

An unplanned trip turned into a fun trip with Uncle Zac.

Up and Down

2008-06-08T10:40:00.000-07:00

Stella loves the teeter totter, mom not so much after pushing it down 30 times to lift her up.

Climbing High

2008-06-08T10:38:00.000-07:00

Sierra and Spencer taking advantage of the new playground equipment.

Easy Does It

2008-06-08T10:35:00.000-07:00

Parks are not only for kids.

Gappy

2008-06-02T07:19:00.000-07:00

I want to be in the world record book for most gaps in my mouth.

It's Grillin Time

2008-05-31T09:01:00.001-07:00

Stella testing out her new BBQ Bubbler.

Best Friends Forever

2008-05-31T07:39:00.000-07:00

Sierra and Mikayla at Pismo Beach. Growing up and having fun together just like their dads.

#1 in Baseball!

2008-05-30T07:57:00.000-07:00

Spencer and Coach Don of the Giants. They took first place in their section. Spencer had the second best ranking on his team with a 808 batting average.

Mauricio's!

2008-05-29T07:28:00.001-07:00

Celebrating the end of school with the Hays at Mauricio's of course.

2008-05-29T07:22:00.000-07:00

Summer's Here!

2008-05-29T06:50:00.000-07:00

Sierra and Spencer enjoying the use of the Farnsworth pool. Here's to the start of summer vacation

Summer fun!

2008-05-28T14:46:00.001-07:00

Stella and Breyson on the last day of school. At the Farnsworths.